Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 23, 2025 · summarized
PositiveLoves their Nimbus 27, finding it less soft and more stable than their 1080v13.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 23, 2025 · summarized
PositiveLoves their Nimbus 27, finding it less soft and more stable than their 1080v13.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 22, 2025 · summarized
MixedAt about 195 lb, the Nimbus 27 is the squishiest shoe in their rotation but more stable than their Novablast 5.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 22, 2025 · summarized
PositiveWith a neuroma and bursitis, the Nimbus 27 beat the Glycerin, 1080 and Bondi as a stable max-cushion shoe that still feels springy.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 20, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRehabbing an ankle, finds the Nimbus 27 true to size, soft but with enough pop for strides, stable with a wide base, and better than their favorite Nimbus 25.
YouTube · Doctors of Running · Feb 6, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA 100-mile test covering easy runs, long runs and some uptempo work. The foam is slightly firm and snappy rather than mushy, and the foam and outsole held up very well with no dead feel. The forefoot is a little low in volume and pressed on their toes for about the first 50 miles, mostly when walking, and the heel counter is stiff. Not a fast or workout shoe, but a durable, stable-feeling option for easy and long miles.
Runners give mixed to positive reviews. Many like the ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 as a soft, stable max-cushion shoe for easy and recovery runs, while some find it too squishy, heavy or hard on the calves, and a few got blisters or heel slip.
Of the 19 reviews with a clear verdict, 58% are positive, 21% mixed and 21% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (2 reviews), blisters (1 review) and heel slip (1 review).
We collected and summarized 19 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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